10G Will Change Ag, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, NCTA Says

Agriculture, healthcare, education and entertainment will all get major changes in a 10G future, NCTA blogged Tuesday. Citing an analysis by Future Today Institute in partnership with the cable industry group, NCTA said cable's high-speed and high-capacity data networks, when delivering 10G, will enable smart farming using sensors and nanotechnology for real-time monitoring and autonomous harvesting of produce, plus widespread use of wearables and smart-home sensors to capture health data, along with many medical appointments happening virtually. It said 10G will also allow immersive, remote educational and entertainment experiences and artificial intelligence-driven lessons.